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TB Running Thread

#41
Hey folks,

On Sunday, I am running through San Francisco for 13.1 miles... and this time the cops won't be after me.. :smug:

My goal is to finish. I had originally shot for a 2:15, but my training hasn't been nearly as consistent as I would have liked. Plus, I started running in March after being mostly sedentary for almost 10 years.

We'll see how it goes, and I will probably run another half-marathon in November near Sacramento!

BTW, anyone else use the Garmin Forerunner 305? This has been my best friend for the past 4 months, although I don't really care for MotionBased.
 
#42
bassman314 said:
BTW, anyone else use the Garmin Forerunner 305? This has been my best friend for the past 4 months, although I don't really care for MotionBased.
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A friend of mine has one and swears by it. He stopped running due to injury. I have been thinking of asking him if he wants to sell it to me.

I am up to running 3k daily, although not today, too tired from work (construction). Next week I will be running 5k a day with a friend, he sets about the same pace as me, only with an extra 2k tagged on. Should be interesting.

lowsound
 
#48
WookieeForLife said:
That's biking by a long shot. I love it and I go ten miles, 5 miles each way. Its fun for me but im wondering if i ran it instead would it be better health wise.
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I see it as a wash. You burn more calories running a mile than biking one, but good luck going out and running ten miles at a good intensity (or one as equivalent as your bike ride) while making it as enjoyable. Some people say exercise shouldn't be fun, but when choosing between the big three aerobically vigorous activities (running, biking, swimming) pick the one that you enjoy the most. If you're interested in little details, then I can go over some of those with you, but I have a feeling that you're interested in general health and well being.

You can do wonders for your health biking, running, or in the pool. The one that will give you the most is the one that you give the most to.
 
#50
I run a couple of times per week, when my schedule permits it, usually 3-4 miles. What has really worked well for me, is doing fast sprints, slow jogging and walking whenever I feel like it. It doesn't feel like forcing myself, and doing sprints is a nice challenge and good for the muscles.
 
#51
I did a series of sprints last night (all out effort) for 53, 106, 141, 194, & 246 yards and also 0.23mi, with walking back to the starting line. My time for the 0.23mi was 1:13.

The hardest part about doing a sprint is the mental capacity required to push yourself & start (for me). I typically do it by the clock - I MUST start at 30 seconds past, for example.

Running vs. biking: In terms of shock to your joints, biking is definitely better. However, in order to build to the same heart rate (>150, for example), it is more difficult to do in a residential area due to the traffic & frequent stops. With biking, you get to see more stuff, if that helps, mainly because in an hour of biking, you might go a total of 12-18 miles (depending on the type of bike & your speed), whereas at an 8:00/mile pace, you're only going 7.5 miles.

ian
 
#53
Hey all,

How are the runs coming? Anyone do barefoot running or with minimalist shoes? I've been reading alot about different running techniques - I ran 1 mile barefoot 2 weeks ago (on a track) - it felt pretty good.

My most recent run was 3.65 miles in 30:44 (8:42), with 4 x 175 yard all out sprints afterward.

Keep charging!

ian
 
#55
Any one still running?
I'm currently running 3 to 4 times a week but my distances went down, I kept getting minor injuries.
I do more spinning.
10km varies from 42 to 45 mins.
My 5km is around 18mins, looking to break 17min for 5km.
 
#56
ugly_bassplayer said:
Any one still running?
I'm currently running 3 to 4 times a week but my distances went down, I kept getting minor injuries.
I do more spinning.
10km varies from 42 to 45 mins.
My 5km is around 18mins, looking to break 17min for 5km.
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Those are good times for the 5k. :cool:

I ran track and cross-country in high school and we trained hard. My best times for 3.2 mile x-country course were high 18's. My best 1600 meters on a track was 5:22. Those times were just a little better than mediocre for a single A high school athlete.

Watch those injuries. I over-trained at the end of my senior year of track and destroyed the cartilage in both knees. I could never run well again but I took up biking to replace it.

P.S. Ice skating/hockey is a great winter substitute for running and it's easy on the knees and ankles.
 
#58
Yes, indeedy! I began training for a 10 mile race in early May. I'm also working on really learning good technique (CHI-running style) so I've been focusing on cadence, breathing, and foot position. For the past couple of weeks, I've been doing ~25 miles per week. I will increase this closer to the race.

ian
 
#59
I want to start running as I failed to buy a bike,but all the tar in my lungs due to smoking,the alcohol that never leaves my system worry me.I might drop dead after 10 mins of running.

I only run when a dog's behind me...

There's a nice track close to where I live,I don't know,if I have the time maybe I'll start...
 

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